Graphic Design

VISUALDO SCHOOL OF ART & DESIGN. Nairobi, Kenya

About Graphic Design

Our graphic design graduates get to work when they leave us. We concentrate on competitive graphics skills for immediate entry into the job market. Our curriculum is strong on graphic design fundamentals, exploring and adapting to emerging designs trends. Students get a deeper understand and knowledge on graphic design principles including hierarchy, effective layout, and composition.

We have;
Diploma in Graphic Design
Certificate in Graphic Design
Short course in Graphic Design

Semester And Units

SHORT COURSE – 6 months

SEMESTER 1	SEMESTER 2
Introduction to Graphic Design Elements and Principles Illustrator Computer Skills	Photoshop InDesign CorelDRAW

CERTIFICATE (D- students) – 5 semesters

PRE-CERTIFICATE SEMESTER	SEMESTER 1	SEMESTER 2	SEMESTER 3	SEMESTER 4
Introduction to Graphic Design Elements and Principles Critical Thinking Skills Writing Skills Computer Skills Numeracy Skills	Elements and Principle of Design Hand Drawing Design Ethics and Law Entrepreneurial Skills 1 Digital Literacy	Graphic Design Conceptualization Digital Graphic Design Graphic Illustrations Occupational Safety and Health Entrepreneurial Skills 2 Communication Skills 1	Final Project 1 Graphic Design Artwork Communication Skills 2 Employability Skills	Final Project 1 Graphic Artwork Production Environmental Literacy Numeracy Skills

CERTIFICATE (C- students) – 4 semesters

SEMESTER 1	SEMESTER 2	SEMESTER 3	SEMESTER 4	ATTACHMENT
Elements and Principle of Design Hand Drawing Design Ethics and Law Entrepreneurial Skills 1 Digital Literacy	Graphic Design Conceptualization Digital Graphic Design Graphic Illustrations Occupational Safety and Health Entrepreneurial Skills 2 Communication Skills 1	Final Project 1 Graphic Design Artwork Communication Skills 2 Employability Skills	Final Project 1 Graphic Artwork Production Environmental Literacy Numeracy Skills	3 Months Log Book & Assessment Submission of Final Project 1

DIPLOMA (C- students) – 8 semesters

SEMESTER 1	SEMESTER 2	SEMESTER 3	SEMESTER 4	SEMESTER 5
Elements and Principle of Design Hand Drawing Design Ethics and Law Entrepreneurship 1 Digital Literacy	Graphic Design Conceptualization Digital Graphic Design Graphic Illustrations Occupational Safety and Health Entrepreneurship 2 Communications 1	Final Project 1 Graphic Design Artwork Communication Skills 2 Employability Skills	Final Project 1 Graphic Artwork Production Environmental Literacy Numeracy Skills	Publication Design Corporate Identity

SEMESTER 6	SEMESTER 7	SEMESTER 8	ATTACHMENT
Packaging Design Typography Web Design 1 Photography	Final Project 2 Advertising Design Graphic Illustrations 2 Web Design 2	Final Project 2 Signage Production Graphic Production Graphic Design Budget Digital Marketing & Social Media Management	3 Months Log Book & Assessment Submission of Final Project 2	Graduation

Particulars

Intakes: January, April, July, September
Certificate: 12 months (4 semesters)
Diploma: 24 months (8 semesters)
One semester = 3 months
Fees: Ksh42,000 a semester (payable in instalments of Ksh14,000 a month)
Grade(KCSE): Diploma C-, Certificate D-
Short course: 6months: fees Ksh96,000 (payable in instalments of Ksh16,000 a month)
Grade for short course: Open enrollment